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The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alh. Atiku Abubakar has stressed that ahead of the 2023 general election, not only is the unity of Nigeria critical, but partnership with the European Union is necessary for the nation to reach its full potential.
Atiku said this while meeting with EU ambassadors to Nigeria at their Secretariat in Abuja.
He further used the opportunity to engage in robust discussion on the next political phase and the success of the 2023 elections.
“Today, my team and I met with the various European Union ambassadors to Nigeria at the EU secretariat in Abuja.
” It was a robust discussion with focus on the next phase for Nigeria politically and the success of the 2023 election, amongst others.
“Not only is unity in Nigeria critical, but partnership with the EU is necessary for Nigeria to reach its full potential. In addition, I shared my vision of a greater Nigeria and gave them an insight into my socio-economic and political agenda for our country.” Atiku said.
On its part, the EU assured of technical support to Nigeria, primarily to the The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the observation and monitoring of the elections.